Ensworth High School Unveils 2026 Football Schedule

Tennessee powerhouse program looks to reload after graduating several key starters.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:28am

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Ensworth High School, a prestigious private school in Nashville, Tennessee, has released its 2026 football schedule. The Tigers, led by former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck, will face a challenging slate of opponents as they look to reload after graduating several key starters from the 2025 season, including safety Justin Hopkins, tight end Eli Wilt, athlete Bishop Starling, and quarterback Taylor Hasselbeck.

Why it matters

Ensworth is one of the top high school football programs in Tennessee, known for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and vibrant extracurricular programs. The release of the 2026 schedule provides a glimpse into the upcoming season and the challenges the Tigers will face as they aim to maintain their status as a powerhouse in the state.

The details

The 2026 Ensworth football schedule features a mix of familiar opponents and new challenges. The Tigers will face off against Nashville Christian, Briarcrest Christian, Lipscomb Academy, Brentwood Academy, and Baylor School, among others. The team will also travel to face McCallie, Knoxville Catholic, and Montgomery Bell Academy.

  • Ensworth High School released its 2026 football schedule on April 13, 2026.

The players

Tim Hasselbeck

The head coach of the Ensworth Tigers and a former NFL quarterback.

Justin Hopkins

A safety who graduated from Ensworth in 2025 and is now enrolled at the University of Minnesota.

Eli Wilt

A tight end who graduated from Ensworth in 2025 and is now enrolled at Western Kentucky University.

Bishop Starling

An athlete who graduated from Ensworth in 2025 and is now a signee at Vanderbilt University.

Taylor Hasselbeck

The quarterback who graduated from Ensworth in 2025 and is now enrolled at the University of Wyoming.

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What they’re saying

“The 2026 Ensworth Football Schedule is here. See you at Daily Stadium.”

— Ensworth Football, Twitter Account

What’s next

The full schedule with official game times will be announced at a later date.

The takeaway

Ensworth High School's football program remains a powerhouse in Tennessee, with the release of the 2026 schedule highlighting the team's continued commitment to playing a challenging slate of opponents as they look to reload after graduating several key starters.